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  • Raspberries and ericaceous compost

    Hi all,

    I am fairly confident my garden soil is acidic (no I havent checked it and yes I know I should) - soilscapes backs me up saying wet acidic loam and clay - definitely fits the bill.

    I have a number of raspberry canes planted by the previous owners in the back garden, which are doing really well. I need to re-pot my Raspberry Ruby Beauty's and I'm wondering whether its worth mixing some ericaceous compost in with MPC?

    I don't have a great track record with raspberries (or fruit generally) and I believe Razzers like slightly acidic?

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    The optimal ph for raspberries is 6.0-6.5 (reference used, book. crop production and science in horticulture 23)

    Any modifications to soil are easier before a plant is in place.

    A raspberry will grow from most soils but free draining soil is best as they are not very tolerant of water logged soil associated with compacted soil and high water tables.

    A raised bed will always help. Ericaceous compost might be too much. Isn't that nearer 5.0? Sulphur can lower a PH level, too
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    • #3
      If it is acidic, some lime or wood ash should neutralise it. Rasps are quite tolerant & I have never checked any soil I have grown them in.
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